Bridgestone gives 7K to Megiddo Dream Station
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund donated 7250 to Megiddo Dream Station at the Off Road Radial Tire Plant on Giant Tire Parkway. Ron Brooks presented the check to Megiddo Executive Director Kay Benitez. The grant will fund computers and an LCD projector to boost Work for Success program teaching job skills.
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Bridgestone
Megiddo Dream Station
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Giant Tire
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
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Megiddo
Graniteville
Benitez
Aiken County
USC Aiken grad wins national Milken Award for professionalism
Melanee Ginn, a 2004 USC Aiken graduate and fifth grade teacher at Hampton Elementary, won the Milken Family Foundation Award for 2014, earning a $25,000 unrestricted grant. She is the only South Carolina recipient that year. The honor recognizes early to mid career educators for promise. Ginn leads district data implementation and serves as a mentor teacher in the System for Teacher and Student Advancement.
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Hampton
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USC Aiken
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South Carolina
Gary Stark
The
National Institute For Excellence In Teaching
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Wade Hampton High School
USCA
Tim Lintner
Midland Valley High School
Melonee
Lintner
Milken Family Foundation
Bonnie Wilson
Melonee Ginnright
Hampton County
City council approves first solid waste fee increase in years
Aiken City Council unanimously approves a $3 first-step increase to the solid waste bill raising the monthly charge from $14 to $17 next month. Officials say further rises may follow to cover budget needs and inflation for 2015 2016.
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Black Lab Travels Alone to Dog Park Bus Stop
A black Labrador travels by bus alone to a local dog park arriving at 12A. The incident highlights urban pet transport and commuter awareness for pet owners. Nearby witnesses noted the dog appeared well cared for and calm during the trip.
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